Sleeve gastrectomy

It is a very precise surgical procedure performed by a team of experts to reduce the size of the stomach by removing the largest part of the stomach, which is between 75-85%, with the aim of reducing the quantities of food and calories that a person needs, and this is what makes the body lose a lot of weight after the operation Because of the new small stomach instead of a full stomach before the operation, this is in addition to hormonal changes that occur in the body as a result of the removal of a large part of the stomach and among these changes, it is in the hormones of appetite where these hormones decrease significantly

After reviewing the patient’s medical file and diagnosing the gagging as a suitable solution for his condition, and here the doctor estimates the percentage that he will remove from the stomach according to the patient’s condition, and all details are explained to the patient about the operation and its side effects and dimensions, and after the patient’s approval, all necessary medical examinations are made to ensure Readiness to perform the operation, and then the first procedures are done by giving the patient a complete anesthesia, after which the largest part of the stomach is removed by inserting the endoscope after making small incisions in the stomach to insert the endoscope, after the completion of the operation, the shape of the stomach becomes like a tube passage.

In general, sleeve gastrectomy is suitable for people who are obese and want to lose a lot of weight, but the following must be taken into account:
* The body mass index must be above 35
* That the person does not suffer from stomach diseases such as ulcers and others
* The age of the person between 18-60 years

The duration of the operation varies, depending on the condition of the same person, it may take more than 4 hours, but on average, it takes from 2 to 3 hours, and after that the patient stays a day or two in the hospital to ensure the success of the operation.

In fact, the stomach that was removed can never be returned, but over time and years the stomach may expand slightly.

1- Follow a healthy diet
2- Adherence to the instructions of the specialist
3- Drink a large amount of water and fluids after the operation
4- Refrain from drinking alcohol and smoke
5- Exercising, especially walking.